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Institutional membership to NCFDD for SU faculty, grad students, and law students

Seattle University is proud to be the first ever institutional member of NCFDD, the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity.

NCFDD Membership

NCFDD membership is open to all current Seattle University faculty, grad students, and Law students.

The online work of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) complements the on-campus work of the Center for Faculty Development.

SU is proud to be the first ever institutional member to NCFDD, allowing all faculty, grad students, and Law students to access resources and services focused on four key areas of faculty success:

  • Strategic planning
  • Explosive productivity
  • Healthy relationships
  • Work-life balance

NCFDD's services/programs

  • A Core Curriculum design to help you learn the 10 key skills necessary to thrive in the Academy, especially around research productivity and having a full and healthy life off campus.
  • Guest expert webinars and multi-week courses.
  • 14-day writing challenges.
  • “Monday Motivator” weekly emails providing positive energy, good vibes, and a productivity tip related to NCFDD’s Core Curriculum topics.
  • Access to a private discussion forum.

You can find more information about NCFDD on their website.

Background on Seattle University and NCFDD membership

In April 2011, the Albers School of Business & Economics, the Center for Faculty Development, and the Office of the Provost co-sponsored a workshop by Kerry Ann Rockquemore, the founder and then Executive Director of NCFDD. Forty-two SU faculty members attended her workshop on "Writing, Procrastination, and Resistance: How to identify what's holding you back and move through it." Based on the positive feedback and interest expressed by attendees, the Center for Faculty Development and the Office of the Provost provided partial funding for 50 SU faculty members to join NCFDD for the 2011–12 academic year.

In 2012, SU became the first university to take out institutional membership to NCFDD, providing access to its resources to all faculty, grad, and law students. From 2012–14, this was jointly funded by the Center for Faculty Development and the deans of the colleges and schools.

Since 2014–15, the Center for Faculty Development has fully funded membership itself. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity!